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Tag: Constitution amendments

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Texas Becomes 11th State To Call for New U.S. Constitutional Convention

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on May 4, 2017 · The Article V of the U.S. Constitution requires two-thirds of the states to call for such a convention for one to take place – 34 out of the current 50.

Tags 'Sanctuary City' Bill 85th Texas Legislature Constitution amendments convention of states US Constitution

Politics

What Would It Take To Summon A Convention of States?

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on March 20, 2017 · Texas is on the verge of becoming the tenth state to call for a new U.S. constitutional convention. Some conservatives fear the effort could backfire.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature Constitution amendments convention of states Texas Governor Greg Abbott US Constitution

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Texas

“Convention of States” Bill Advances In Texas Senate

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on February 16, 2017 · The measure would add Texas to the list of states seeking a raft of amendments to limit the power of the federal government. But some conservatives warn calling such a convention could backfire.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature Constitution amendments convention of states Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs US Constitution

Politics

Congressional Democrats Call For Amendment To Abolish Electoral College

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on December 6, 2016 · Donald Trump is now the second presidential candidate in sixteen years to lose the popular vote and win the White House. Houston Congressman Gene Green wants to amend the Constitution to keep that from happening again.

Tags Congressman Gene Green Constitution amendments Donald Trump electoral college presidential elections

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Video: The 7 Ballot Propositions Up To Texas Voters

Alana Rocha, Texas Tribune / Luqman Adeniyi, Texas Tribune

Posted on October 29, 2015 · After the November election, the state Constitution could be amended in seven very different ways.

Tags Ballot Constitution amendments election State propositions Texas Constitution voting

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What’s The Legacy Of The 15th Amendment?

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 28, 2020 · It’s been 150 years since Congress ratified the 15th Amendment to the Constitution. How has the discussion around voting rights evolved since?

Tags 15th amendment Ari Lozano Caleb McDaniel constitution Durrel Douglas history Houston Justice rice university Rocky Rhodes South Texas College of Law Houston texas civil rights project US Constitution voting voting rights

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Open Carry For Swords, But Not At The Texas Renaissance Festival

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on August 28, 2017 · A state law removing most restrictions on carrying bladed weapons in public takes effect September 1.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature open carry law swords texas renaissance festival

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Long-Simmering GOP Disputes Boil Over As Special Session Ends

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on August 16, 2017 · Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick blamed House Speaker Joe Straus for the defeat of the Senate’s property tax and bathroom bills, indicating both would be issues in the 2018 elections.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature House Speaker Joe Straus Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick property tax bill special session

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The “Bathroom Bill” Debate You Haven’t Heard

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on August 9, 2017 · Business leaders in favor of a bill restricting transgender bathroom access? Christian conservatives in opposition? Nothing is simple when it comes to the politics of the Senate Bill 3.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature bathroom bill business LGBTQ rights religion

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